IAB

New laboratory building with an innovative design

On 30 October 2013, the Weimar Institute of Applied Construction Research (IAB Weimar) inaugurated its new laboratory building in Weimar. On the institute’s own site, the testing facility built two years ago was complemented by the new building, which includes state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and innovative measuring systems to meet the requirements of successful research and development work. About two million euros were invested in the construction of the new building.

At the same time, this building is a prime example of a novel overall concept because it conforms to the passive house...

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